Green group — PREFIXES
Why is “RETRO” in the Green group?
a prefix meaning backward or in the past, often used in fashion or design
Connections Hints for September 14, 2024 #460
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Purple group — ___ KING
Why is “BURGER” in the Purple group?
a type of king, likely referring to the Burger King fast food chain
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 14, 2024)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- REGION
- Definition: a geographic area where wine is produced
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general area or zone
- KNOB
- Definition: a rounded handle on a console
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a rounded hill or a decorative knob
- SUB
- Definition: a prefix meaning under or below
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a submarine or a sub sandwich
- PROM
- Definition: short for promenade, a type of king in a dance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a high school dance or a promotional event
Connections #460 explained
Why these words connect (September 14, 2024)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: WINE BOTTLE INFO
These are all types of information that can be found on a wine bottle label, including the type of grape used, the region where it was produced, and the vintage year.
Green group: CONSOLE INPUTS
These are all types of inputs that can be found on a console, including buttons, knobs, sliders, and switches, which allow users to interact with the device.
Blue group: PREFIXES
These are all prefixes that can be added to other words to change their meaning, including pro, retro, sub, and super, which are used in a variety of contexts.
Purple group: ___ KING
These are all phrases that end with the word 'king', including Burger King, Lion King, and Prom King, which are all titles or names of things.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“BUTTON”
Seems like it belongs to: WINE BOTTLE INFO
Actually belongs to: CONSOLE INPUTS
while wine bottles have buttons or corks, this word is more closely related to console inputs
“REGION”
Seems like it belongs to: CONSOLE INPUTS
Actually belongs to: WINE BOTTLE INFO
while consoles have regional settings, this word is more closely related to wine production
“KNOB”
Seems like it belongs to: WINE BOTTLE INFO
Actually belongs to: CONSOLE INPUTS
while wine bottles have knobs or handles, this word is more closely related to console inputs
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUTTON” didn't go with WINE BOTTLE INFO
Seems like: WINE BOTTLE INFO → Actually: CONSOLE INPUTS
while wine bottles have buttons or corks, this word is more closely related to console inputs
Why “REGION” didn't go with CONSOLE INPUTS
Seems like: CONSOLE INPUTS → Actually: WINE BOTTLE INFO
while consoles have regional settings, this word is more closely related to wine production
Why “KNOB” didn't go with WINE BOTTLE INFO
Seems like: WINE BOTTLE INFO → Actually: CONSOLE INPUTS
while wine bottles have knobs or handles, this word is more closely related to console inputs